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As Long as It Lasts
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As Long as It Lasts

From: Woman, Watching

Chapter Seventeen tells the story of Louise and Len’s final years. The chapter discusses Louise’s accomplishments into her 90’s, Len’s decline, their move from the woods … 25 $2.50 Add
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Assessing talent: it’s all about people

Assessing talent: it’s all about people

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

This chapter discusses how leaders can successfully recruit new talent and how to lead an organization in a way that will find and retain people who add value and work well within the team. The … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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At Home in the Great Lakes

At Home in the Great Lakes

From: Overrun

This chapter explores the current state of Asian carp in the Great Lakes and the future of the Great Lakes ecosystem. 29 $2.90 Add
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At the Epicenter: Tobias Lütke
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At the Epicenter: Tobias Lütke

From: The Shopify Story

This chapter highlights Tobias Lütke’s early childhood and career as a computer programmer. 8 $0.80 Add
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Author's Note

Author’s Note

From: Legacy

Author’s Note and Acknowledgements 19 $1.90 Add
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Bad Reputation
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Bad Reputation

burning it down

From: Bleed

In this chapter, Lindeman describes the patient role: what the perfect patient is, and what kind of treatment you receive when you are not one. She discusses her own patient experience and the … 20 $2.00 Add
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Bad, Ugly, Good, Repeat
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Bad, Ugly, Good, Repeat

From: The Trauma Beat

In this chapter, Cherry discusses the psychological impacts and ethical concerns of interviewing the family members of violent crime victims. Cherry explores varied responses to her survey: … 22 $2.20 Add
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Balance: Is there such a thing?

Balance: Is there such a thing?

PART 2: LEADING WITH NERVE

From: Nerve

The authors reflect on how they maintain balance in their life as successful women. They provide reflections on their experience with managing work, life, health, relationships and the challenges … ; 9 $0.90 Add
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Before Start Checklist
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Before Start Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

Chapter 2 focuses on defining the roles and responsibilities of the Captain or PIC (Pilot in Command), the First Officer (F/O) or Co-Pilot, Cruise Pilot or Relief Pilot, Augment Pilot, Cadet … 33 $3.30 Add
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Before Takeoff Checklist
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Before Takeoff Checklist

From: This Is Your Captain Speaking

Chapter 4 explores the questions Morris often finds himself being asked about landing. The chapter discusses topics including concerns of mechanical issues, the “what ifs”, … 11 $1.10 Add
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Best-before date

Best-before date

PART 3: LIFE AFTER LEADING: THE NERVE TO REDEFINE YOURSELF

From: Nerve

The authors discuss the ending of a leadership position. They provide insight on their own experiences with selecting a successor, remaining focused through transitions, and how women can leave a … ; 10 $1.00 Add
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Big Data and Untapped Insights
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Big Data and Untapped Insights

From: Shifting the Balance

Readings in part 1 of this text explore how companies combine intuition with data and analytics to drive competitive wedges in their markets. Topics in this chapter include the application of … 9 $0.90 Add
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Big Data's Role in Industry Disruption
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Big Data’s Role in Industry Disruption

From: Shifting the Balance

Readings in part 2 of this text explore what it takes to be a data-driven organization that relies on facts and doesn’t make decisions based on instinct. Case studies included in this … 13 $1.30 Add
Billion Dollar Start-Up

Billion Dollar Start-Up

The True Story of how a Couple of 29-Year-Olds Turned $35,000 into a $1,000,000,000 Cannabis Company

From early roadblocks and devastating personal and financial setbacks to explosive growth and some of the biggest cannabis deals in global history, Billion Dollar Start-Up not only recounts the … ; ; 306 View
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Black and White and Many Shades of Grey

Black and White and Many Shades of Grey

From: The "Mr Big" Sting

This chapter examines Mr. Big’s ability to deal with nuance. Guilt can be more subtle than an absolute “guilty” or “not guilty;” It matters what the charge is. 15 $1.50 Add
Bleed
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Bleed

Destroying Myths and Misogyny in Endometriosis Care

Journalist Tracey Lindeman knows it all too well. Decades of suffering from endometriosis propelled the creation of BLEED — part memoir, part investigative journalism, and all … 322 View